On its website, CNN has been asking for people to share their photos and stories. This year is the 150th anniversary of the start of the war and the Their topic is “History in your home: The Civil War” and some people have contributed images of a variety of records and artifacts. Some people have […]
April 6th is National Tartan Day in the U.S. I have some proud Scottish ancestry. Among the names I find in my ancestry in Scotland areStuart: Strathdon, Aberdeen; Abroath, Angus; Grant: Strathdon, AberdeenLeighton/Lighton: Farnell, AngusNiddrie/Nedry: Farnell and Kinnell, AngusAllardice/Allardyce: Kinnell, AngusEdward/s: Brechin, Forfar, and Abroath, AngusCowie: Brechin and Forfar, Angus In the U.S. the Edward/s […]
I just returned from the 2011 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference in Columbus, Ohio. I presented three sessions, saw many friends and colleagues, learned some from other attendees, and most of all, came away with a smile. When I present genealogy lectures I also receive education. As soon as I work on a handout and lecture […]
Several colleagues have suggested I add myself to the SpeakerWiki. I always have a difficult time with self-promotion but I just placed my information on the Wiki. I love sharing my knowledge with others and meeting the attendees at my presentations is a plus. If you have heard me lecture, have worked with me in […]
Another good news press release from FamilySearch “22 March 20119 Million Free Browsable Images from 9 Countries Added: New Records for Brazil, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, U.S., and Venezuela The bounty just keeps coming from FamilySearch’s digital pipeline. Mexico collections earned the top spot this week, with nearly 5 million new browsable […]
The Minnesota Genealogical Society & The Irish Genealogical Society International proudly present “British Isles Family History Days, Irish, Scottish, English, and Welsh Genealogy” featuring David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, Chief Genealogical Officer, FamilySearch.org. Friday, April 29, 2011: An Evening with David Rencher, Dessert Reception and Presentation “The Sun Never Sets on the Data […]
The 2011 OGS Annual Conference, “Genealogy through the Centuries,” takes place in less than two weeks. It is being held from March 31 to April 2, 2011, The Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio. I am just one of the many speakers. I hope to see you there! Click here for all the details and […]
This Friday, March 11th, is the deadline for the early registration discount for the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference. The conferences dates are May 11-14 and the place is Charleston, South Carolina! By registering online no later than Friday or having a regular mail registration postmarked on or before March 11th you save $35.00. […]
Tomorrow (Friday, March 4th) watch Who Do You Think You Are? with Lionel Ritchie on NBC TV and then tune in to Geneabloggers Radio. WDYTYA begins at 7 pm CST. Geneabloggers Radio is online beginning at 9:00 pm CST (10 EST, 8 MST, 7 PST). Thomas MacEntee is the host and his featured guest is […]
Well, I am trying to get back to blogging more often after the last couple of weeks. I was sick for a week and then had so many work deadlines to meet that I had to ignore the other tasks. I will be playing some catch-up on things over the next week so check back […]